Financial Analyst Service Lines Sr.

Northside Hospital Inc.•Sandy Springs, GA

11d

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst for Service Lines conducts moderate to complex financial analysis and modeling, extracts and analyzes information from financial systems, and develops recurring reports and ad hoc analyses to inform executive leadership’s tactical and strategic decisions. The role works with minimal supervision, serves as the subject matter expert and primary financial contact for assigned service lines, and partners with operational leaders and corporate finance departments to develop and implement financial strategies. The position leads analysis projects, coordinates and delegates work to Associate Financial Analysts, and mentors and reviews their work. It uses SQL and other methods to work with data warehouses and Axiom, as well as Excel, financial software, Power BI, and Spotfire to analyze financial data and communicate concise findings. The analyst develops financial models, reports, strategic projections, and actionable recommendations, identifies cost-saving and revenue-growth opportunities, supports process improvements, and monitors relevant market and competitor developments. The role requires in-depth knowledge of healthcare finance topics, including hospital reimbursement, cost accounting, capital and operating budgets, capital investment analysis, profitability statements, accounting principles, and revenue cycle management. It also requires collaboration with operational and financial leadership and compliance with hospital and department safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
More than five years of financial analysis experience; healthcare focus preferred.
Advanced proficiency in financial software, Excel, Microsoft Office, and data visualization tools.
In-depth knowledge of financial statements and key drivers.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to support decision-making.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, organize, and analyze substantial information accurately and with attention to detail.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation tools.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Willingness to mentor Associate Financial Analysts.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or another intensive financial credential.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Health Administration.
Experience in a senior audit, financial consulting, or related role with a financial services firm.
Prior exposure to healthcare finance or operations.
Strong knowledge of and experience with databases using SQL or other advanced system languages, including creating and managing complex queries.
Prior experience using decision support applications.

Responsibilities

Lead and plan moderate to complex financial analysis projects with a high degree of autonomy, delegating tasks to Associate Financial Analysts as appropriate.
Act as the primary financial point of contact for tier II or tier III service line operational leadership.
Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned service lines and build relationships with operational leaders to support strategic initiatives.
Use SQL and other methods to extract and abstract data from financial systems, data warehouses, and Axiom, while maintaining knowledge of system resources.
Analyze complex financial data to identify trends and patterns using financial software, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI and Spotfire.
Create and present financial models, reports, and insights to executive leadership, communicating findings professionally and concisely.
Improve financial modeling and reporting methods.
Mentor, guide, train, and review the work of Associate Financial Analysts.
Develop strategic financial projections and identify cost-saving and revenue-growth opportunities for assigned service lines.
Perform complex ad hoc projects with minimal supervision at the request of team leadership.
Support cross-functional initiatives to streamline financial reporting and processes.
Track local and regional market trends, competitor activity, and service line developments.
Build and maintain relationships for cross-departmental collaboration and financial support.
Anticipate the information needs of service line operational leadership and system financial leadership, and communicate relevant data through verbal presentations, written reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
Provide actionable conclusions and recommendations based on analyzed data.
Follow hospital and department safety procedures and promptly report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or injuries and accidents.